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Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 12 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
North Melbourne Kangaroos by 13-24
Model score: Richmond Tigers 36 to 51 North Melbourne Kangaroos
Total points: the model's 87-point expected total sits in line with a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2026, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 2 meetings it is Richmond Tigers 0, North Melbourne Kangaroos 2, averaging 53 combined points per game. Richmond Tigers won 3 of their last 5 on record. North Melbourne Kangaroos won 4 of their last 5.
Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Richmond Tigers 0, North Melbourne Kangaroos 2, averaging 53 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 68 to 61 @ GWS Giants20 Sept 2026
- 58 to 43 v St Kilda Saints13 Sept 2026
- 35 to 60 v Fremantle Dockers6 Sept 2026
- 38 to 33 @ Essendon Bombers30 Aug 2026
- 37 to 48 @ Western Bulldogs22 Aug 2026
- 25 to 32 @ Hawthorn Hawks18 Sept 2026
- 33 to 23 v Carlton Blues13 Sept 2026
- 99 to 7 @ St Kilda Saints5 Sept 2026
- 70 to 23 v Western Bulldogs29 Aug 2026
- 44 to 33 @ Brisbane Lions22 Aug 2026
Players to watch: 2026 averages
Ranked on 2026 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Richmond Tigers
- Isabel Bacon
74.7 GDS avg · 15.0 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.3 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
- Gabby Seymour
73.3 GDS avg · 10.5 disposals · 0.8 goals · 3.3 marks · 2.5 tackles (6 games)
- Olivia Wolmarans
71.5 GDS avg · 10.5 disposals · 1.7 goals · 5.5 marks · 1.3 tackles (6 games)
- Montana Beruldsen
71.2 GDS avg · 15.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.8 marks · 2.3 tackles (6 games)
North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Ash Riddell
140.5 GDS avg · 35.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.2 marks · 4.3 tackles (6 games)
- Jasmine Garner
136.8 GDS avg · 31.7 disposals · 0.7 goals · 2.8 marks · 5.2 tackles (6 games)
- Eilish Sheerin
104.0 GDS avg · 21.6 disposals · 0.6 goals · 1.2 marks · 7.4 tackles (5 games)
- Erika O'Shea
86.6 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.0 marks · 3.2 tackles (5 games)
AFLW Round 12 2026 preview questions
Who will win Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Our form model favours North Melbourne Kangaroos by 13-24 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Richmond Tigers 36 to 51 North Melbourne Kangaroos.
What is the Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos prediction for AFLW Round 12 2026?
Our form model favours North Melbourne Kangaroos by 13-24 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Richmond Tigers 36 to 51 North Melbourne Kangaroos. The model expects about 87 combined points, in line with a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Richmond Tigers host North Melbourne Kangaroos in AFLW Round 12, 2026 on Saturday 31 Oct 2026, 4:05pm at Windy Hill. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2024 and 2025 it is Richmond Tigers 0, North Melbourne Kangaroos 2. Those games averaged 53 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Isabel Bacon for Richmond Tigers and Ash Riddell for North Melbourne Kangaroos. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Richmond Tigers and North Melbourne Kangaroos hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.